Tag: Skansen
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Jonas Wahlström – captain of an unsinkable ark?
He was an outcast in the big city who would rather run around the zoo than go to school. And there he remained all his life, after founding his own Skansenakvariet in 1978. Was it the luck of chance, or was the path always marked out for the independent boy with the colossal interest in…
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Cedwin Sandanam
Cedwin Sandanam is leader of Sweden’s most famous gospel choir, Tensta Gospel Choir. When he was 16 years old, a friend took him to a rehearsal with the choir and he was instantly hooked. Since 2005, he has been the artistic director, conductor and coordinator of the choir’s 50 members. They have performed on stages…
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Lasse and the crocodile attack at Skansen
Lasse Liedegren has decorated a number of taverns and entertainment palaces and never thought it was like “The Crocodile Man” he would become known. Still, he has always loved adventure and especially enjoyed hearing the other “brothers” in the Traveler’s Club talk about his breathtaking travels and discoveries. But during the men’s club’s annual crayfish…
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FACTS: Queen Margrethe follows in her grandfather’s footsteps
In return, the queen is joined by Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Christian. On July 10, 1920, the Queen’s grandfather, Christian X, rode across the old border at Christiansfeld into the reclaimed Southern Jutland, and the ride across the border has become the iconic symbol of Reunification. Now part of Christian X’s visit 101 years…
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Pet animals at Skansen can meet visitors again
Today, Skansen opened after being forced to close for the first time since the park was founded in 1891. But after the animals have not been allowed to see guests for four months, there is now a chance that they are extra social, says animal welfare manager Linda Törngren. Skansen’s area is about as big…
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They said goodbye to Skansen
On Friday at 15.00, Skansen closed, with an unclear opening date. This is the first time since the start 129 years ago. According to Skansen’s CEO John Brattmyhr, it is not possible to be open with the advice and restrictions that exist to inhibit the spread of the coronavirus. “I think it’s very sad,” says…
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This is how Stockholmers like Skansen closing
Skansen will close its entire operations on Friday 27 November. Something that has not happened in 129 years. “It is obvious to shut down, it is a responsibility that Skansen takes, but it is sad too”, says Hans who is one of the visitors.
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Skansen closes for the first time in 129 years
Skansen in Stockholm closes from next Friday. The background is the tightened corona restrictions. Skansen director John Brattmyhr says that Skansen is in an extremely serious financial situation, but that the open-air museum should close to further contribute to a reduced spread of infection and a safe society for all.
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P4 Documentary
Lasse Liedegren has decorated a number of restaurants and entertainment palaces and never thought it was like “The Crocodile Man” he would become known. Still, he has always loved adventure and especially enjoyed hearing the other “brothers” in the Traveller’s Club talk about his breathtaking travels and discoveries. But during the men’s club’s annual crayfish…